Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
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December 31, 1887
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 31, 1887
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Content includes: "TEXAS FIRES" "Several Buildings Destroyed at Mexia..." "Fires at Sherman & Mineola--The South Texas Immigration Movement" "The Brazos Harbor" "The Gateway of Texas to the East!" "Our New Statehouse" & more.
Four pages, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes along the spine, a bit irregular at the spine, a small piece missing near the right margin affects several words but not in mentioned articles. Somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Content includes: "TEXAS FIRES" "Several Buildings Destroyed at Mexia..." "Fires at Sherman & Mineola--The South Texas Immigration Movement" "The Brazos Harbor" "The Gateway of Texas to the East!" "Our New Statehouse" & more.
Four pages, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes along the spine, a bit irregular at the spine, a small piece missing near the right margin affects several words but not in mentioned articles. Somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.
Category: Post-Civil War
